Outcome 2

Question 1

List the steps of the general procurement cycle

Answer 1

1. Identify need
2. Define need
3. Develop contract terms
4. Source the market
5. Appraise suppliers
6. Request tenders/quotations
7. Analyze quotes
8. Pick the best supplier
9. Negotiate best value
10. Award contract
11. Manage the contract/supplier

Question 2

1. Straight rebuy?
2. Modified rebuy
3. New buys

Answer 2

1. Replicating a previous order
2. Slightly similar to a previous order with some changes
3. Self explanatory- never bought before

Question 3

What is an SLA?

Answer 3

Service Level Agreement

Question 4

How do SLAs help add value?

Answer 4

• Clearly identifies customers and suppliers in relation to specific services
• Supports for problem solving

Question 5

What is surveying the market?

Answer 5

Using a list of requirements to short list inadequate suppliers, and then choose the one that best fits your needs

Question 6

Give 2 paragraphs on what MRP is

Answer 6

131-134

Question 7

Give 2 paragraphs on what ERP is

Answer 7

131-134

Question 8

Explain what an EDI is

Answer 8

Slide 136

Question 9

What is the intranet

Answer 9

Slide 137

Question 10

What is the extranet

Answer 10

Slide 138

Question 11

What us e purchasing?

Answer 11

Slide 86